The Right Way to Wear A Vest

A waistcoat isn't inseparable from a suit. Here are five stylish ways to wear a vest as a stand-alone piece—and give your go-to blazer a day off.

1: Maximize the elegance of a simple black vest by pairing it with matching trousers and a perfectly cut white shirt. Add a coal-colored silk tie and you’ll be the most commanding presence at the officeand the dinner table. Vest and pants by DKNY. Shirt by Salvatore Ferragamo. Tie by Giorgio Armani.